Obituaries

DURHAM, NC. - Gurney R. Blanchard Jr., 80, a former Hampton resident who worked as an engineering draftsman for 13 years at Newport News Shipbuilding, died Wednesday, Dec. 22.

FOR THE RECORD - Published correction ran Friday, December 24, 1993.The obituary of Helen Hendrix Reynolds in Thursday's Local section incorrectly listed the Rev. David T. Forrest as the presiding minister; the funeral was conducted by the Rev. Thomas G. Lee. The corrrected obituary appears on C4.

Mr. Blanchard was a graduate of the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School and retired in 1980 as president and owner of Phillips Insurance Agency.

He was a 47-year member of the Durham Lions Club and Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon, elder and president of the George Mathis Bible Class.

GLOUCESTER - Betty Lewis Constantine, 82, who retired as executive vice president and assistant trust officer in 1975 after 33 years with the Bank of Gloucester, now Crestar Bank, died Wednesday, Dec. 22.

Mrs. Constantine also served on the board for the Bank of Gloucester for 15 years. She was a member of the Gloucester Women's Club, the Joseph Bryan Chapter of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, a lifelong member and president of the Garden Club of Gloucester and a member and qualified judge for the American Daffodil Society.

Mr. Crumbley was a native of Crawfordville, Ga., and a Peninsula resident for 50 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Survived by two sisters, Mildred Lewis and Dollie Davis of Cleveland, Ohio.

Viewing from noon to 7 tonight at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Wake from 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home by the Rev. R. Rylander. Assemble by 10:30 a.m. at 754 33rd St. Burial in Pleasant Shade Cemetery, Hampton.

JOHN E. GOODALE

NEWPORT NEWS - John Ernest Goodale, 35, a computer instructor for six years at ECPI, died Wednesday, Dec. 22.

Mr. Goodale was a native of Richville, N.Y., and a Catholic. He was a member of American Bowling Congress and bowled at Fort Eustis and Denbigh lanes.

Survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Goodale; a daughter, Crystal Lynn Goodale of Newport News; a son, John Richard Goodale of Newport News; his mother, Katherine P. Goodale of Kingsland, Ga.; maternal grandparents John and Clara Premo of Brasher Falls, N.Y.; and two brothers, Jeffrey Goodale of Groton, N.Y., and Marty Goodale of Kingsland, Ga.

Visitation from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Umphlett Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home by the Rev. Joe Parrish.

Burial in Peninsula Memorial Park.

CHARLES HODGES SR.

MATHEWS - Charles E. Hodges Sr., 74, a lifelong resident of Mathews who retired as an electrician after 30 years with Newport News Shipbuilding, died Wednesday, Dec. 22.

Survived by a daughter, Pearl Sadler of Cobbs Creek; a son, Charles E. Hodges Jr. of Redart; a sister, Inez Adams of Hudgins; a brother, Thomas C. Hodges of Redart; and four grandchildren.

Mr. Middleton was a native of Memphis, Tenn., and a Peninsula resident most of his life. He was a member of American Legion Post 25.

Survived by a daughter, Debra Middleton of Panama City, Fla.; two sons, Randy Middleton and B. John Middleton of Newport News; his mother, June F. Middleton of Hampton; two sisters, Tobie Middleton of Hampton and Veralee M. Gillespie of Yorktown; a brother, Frank Middleton of Newport News; and two grandchildren.

Memorial service 7 tonight at Peninsula Funeral Home by the Rev. Dennis J. Okoniewski. Visitation following service at the funeral home until 8:30 p.m.

CALVIN MILES

CHARLES CITY - Calvin Miles, 78, a native of Charles City who retired as a machine operator from Lea Industries, Richmond, died Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Mr. Miles was a member of Gilfield Baptist Church.

Survived by his wife, Elsie Miles; a son, Edward Crewe of Charles City; five stepchildren; three sisters, Mary M. Charity and Louise M. Charity of Charles City and Gloria M. Burrell of New Kent; a foster sister, Bruce M. Tyler of Charles City; and two grandchildren.

Funeral 1 p.m. today at Gilfield Baptist Church by the Rev. Luke Torian. Burial in church cemetery.